Word Reclamation & Fencing - Pierre's Experienced Fence Installation

The main causes are freeze-thaw cycles and heavy moisture from snowmelt. In Pierre, the ground shifts as it freezes and thaws, pushing posts out of alignment. Rot also accelerates when untreated wood sits in wet soil. Word Reclamation & Fencing addresses this by setting posts below the frost line (around 4 feet) and using pressure-treated lumber or steel posts with concrete footings to prevent movement and decay.

Look for loose or missing pickets, cracks near nail heads, or a noticeable lean in the fence line. Gates may also drag or fail to latch properly. After a storm, inspect the entire fence—especially sections facing west, where prevailing winds hit hardest. Our team can reinforce panels with heavier gauge screws and add wind bracing to prevent future damage.

A tall, sturdy fence (at least 8 feet) with tightly spaced mesh or a combination of wood and wire works best. Word Reclamation & Fencing can install deer-proof fencing with tensioned wire that resists pushing and climbing. We also set posts deep and use galvanized hardware to handle the moisture near the river. Adding a buried skirt can stop digging animals like raccoons or groundhogs.